AIGOX vs. DFIEX
Compare and contrast key facts about Alger Growth & Income Portfolio (AIGOX) and DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I (DFIEX).
AIGOX is managed by Alger. It was launched on Nov 15, 1988. DFIEX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Sep 15, 2005.
Performance
AIGOX vs. DFIEX - Performance Comparison
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AIGOX vs. DFIEX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AIGOX Alger Growth & Income Portfolio | -0.89% | 19.79% | 23.07% | 23.62% | -15.15% | 31.82% | 14.86% | 29.48% | -4.61% | 21.33% |
DFIEX DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I | 4.28% | 36.18% | 3.99% | 17.50% | -13.51% | 13.85% | 7.73% | 21.70% | -17.41% | 28.04% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, AIGOX achieves a -0.89% return, which is significantly lower than DFIEX's 4.28% return. Over the past 10 years, AIGOX has outperformed DFIEX with an annualized return of 14.22%, while DFIEX has yielded a comparatively lower 9.79% annualized return.
AIGOX
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- -2.96%
- YTD
- -0.89%
- 6M
- 2.03%
- 1Y
- 23.09%
- 3Y*
- 19.79%
- 5Y*
- 13.29%
- 10Y*
- 14.22%
DFIEX
- 1D
- 1.44%
- 1M
- -2.09%
- YTD
- 4.28%
- 6M
- 9.56%
- 1Y
- 32.02%
- 3Y*
- 17.30%
- 5Y*
- 9.72%
- 10Y*
- 9.79%
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AIGOX vs. DFIEX - Expense Ratio Comparison
AIGOX has a 0.86% expense ratio, which is higher than DFIEX's 0.24% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
AIGOX vs. DFIEX — Risk / Return Rank
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AIGOX vs. DFIEX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Alger Growth & Income Portfolio (AIGOX) and DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I (DFIEX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| AIGOX | DFIEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.32 | 2.05 | -0.73 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.94 | 2.66 | -0.72 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.41 | -0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.01 | 2.84 | -0.83 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.66 | 11.17 | -1.51 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| AIGOX | DFIEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.32 | 2.05 | -0.73 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.78 | 0.62 | +0.15 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.79 | 0.60 | +0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.33 | 0.35 | -0.02 |
Correlation
The correlation between AIGOX and DFIEX is 0.79, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
AIGOX vs. DFIEX - Dividend Comparison
AIGOX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 13.86%, more than DFIEX's 3.10% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AIGOX Alger Growth & Income Portfolio | 13.86% | 13.51% | 1.23% | 4.06% | 8.76% | 8.32% | 1.66% | 10.86% | 8.44% | 1.42% | 1.17% | 1.72% |
DFIEX DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I | 3.10% | 3.22% | 3.42% | 3.36% | 2.88% | 2.98% | 1.77% | 2.90% | 2.95% | 2.49% | 2.76% | 4.20% |
Drawdowns
AIGOX vs. DFIEX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum AIGOX drawdown since its inception was -63.78%, roughly equal to the maximum DFIEX drawdown of -62.22%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AIGOX and DFIEX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| AIGOX | DFIEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.78% | -62.22% | -1.56% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.11% | -11.01% | +2.90% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.30% | -28.66% | +5.36% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.18% | -41.04% | +6.86% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.79% | -6.42% | +1.63% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.45% | -12.26% | -3.19% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.50% | 2.80% | -0.30% |
Volatility
AIGOX vs. DFIEX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Alger Growth & Income Portfolio (AIGOX) is 5.30%, while DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I (DFIEX) has a volatility of 6.66%. This indicates that AIGOX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than DFIEX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| AIGOX | DFIEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.30% | 6.66% | -1.36% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 9.97% | 10.52% | -0.55% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 18.14% | 15.92% | +2.22% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 17.22% | 15.66% | +1.56% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 17.98% | 16.35% | +1.63% |